McCarthyism

• What is the term used to describe the period of heightened anti-communist sentiment in the United States during the Cold War?

  McCarthyism
• What was the primary fear associated with McCarthyism during the Second Red Scare?

  The fear of communist infiltration and espionage
• What does the phrase "The Red Menace is real!" refer to?

  The belief that communism posed a significant threat to the United States
• What role did the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) play during McCarthyism?

  HUAC conducted high-profile hearings to investigate alleged communist activities
• In what year did the Second Red Scare begin?

  1947
• What was one of the main consequences of the hearings conducted by HUAC?

  Many individuals were accused of being communists and faced severe repercussions
• What was the general public sentiment towards communism during the early years of the Cold War?

  It was largely negative and fearful
• How did the government use propaganda during the Second Red Scare?

  To promote the idea that communism was a direct threat to American values
• What impact did McCarthyism have on American society and politics?

  It created a climate of fear and suspicion, leading to widespread accusations and loss of civil liberties
• What were the key characteristics of McCarthyism during the Second Red Scare?

  • Heightened fear of communism
  • High-profile investigations by HUAC
  • Accusations of espionage against individuals
  • Loss of civil liberties for many accused
  • Propaganda promoting anti-communist sentiment